cobas b 101 system offers HbA1c diagnosis and monitoring at the Point of Care

The cobas b 101 system includes tests for glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), lipid panel and C-reactive protein (CRP) on the same device.

Benefits for your patients

Better patient compliance

• Compared with laboratory testing, POC HbA1c testing has been shown to significantly increase the proportion of patients achieving their diabetes glycaemic control.¹

Combined testing

• The cobas b 101 system includes tests for glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), lipid panel and C-reactive protein (CRP) on the same device.

Simple and easy sample collection

• Direct blood sample application onto disc from a finger prick, with no need for tubes or pipettes for sample collection or transfer.  Test discs can be conveniently stored at room temperature (2-30°c).

Fast turnaround time

• HbA1c result in 5 minutes.  On the spot results in just 3 simple steps.  Dual testing from one finger prick sample allows for HbA1c test and lipid panel within  15-minute workflow cycle.

Benefits of cobas b 101 System

Easy and intuitive to use

Colour touch screen with a user friendly interface that has the same look and feel of other Roche Point of Care devices.

Compact and portable

Lightweight and portable.  Weighs 2kg, with small footprint.

Improves workflow efficiency

Patient data storage with 5,000 patient results.  500 QC results and 50 Operator IDs.

Automatic calibration on each disc

Samples and discs are checked for integrity and all steps of the process are controlled.  No service required.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the cobas b 101 system?

  The cobas b 101 system is a diagnosis and monitoring system that can perform 3 tests in one compact portable system.

  Improving the outcomes for patients living with diabetes.

• What three tests can the cobas b 101 system perform?

  The cobas b 101 system can perform the HbA1c Test, the Lipid Panel Test and the CRP Test.

• What are the patient benefits with the cobas b 101 system?

  The benefits to your patients are:

  • Better patient compliance.
  • Combined Testing.
  • Simple and easy sample collection.
  • Fast turnaround time.
• What are three 3 simple steps when using the cobas b 101 system?

  The three simple steps when using the cobas b 101 system are:

  1. Power on the instrument and touch Patient Test.
  2. Open the lid lance the finger and place the drop of blood on the test disc.
  3. Place test disc in the cobas b 101 and close lid.  The measurement starts automatically.
• How fast is the cobas b 101 system?

  The cobas b 101 system can complete a Hba1c test in 5 minutes

• What steps are done in a HbA1c consultation?

  There are 4 steps to a successful consultation using the cobas b 101 when testing for HbA1c.

  • Step 1: Patient Engagement
  • Step 2: On the Spot Test Results
  • Step 3: Adjust Medication if Required
  • Step 4: Educate Patient

  

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Downloads

cobas b 101 brochure

cobas b 101 HbA1c flyer

cobas b 101 video

References

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